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OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna API prices below GPT-4.1 mini

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OpenAI has reduced the API pricing for its GPT-5.6 Luna model, making it more cost-effective than the GPT-4.1 mini. The new pricing for GPT-5.6 Luna is $0.2 per 1 million input tokens and $1.2 per 1 million output tokens, a significant drop from its previous cost. In comparison, GPT-4.1 mini is priced at $0.4 per 1 million input tokens and $1.6 per 1 million output tokens. AI

IMPACT This price reduction could make advanced AI models more accessible for developers and businesses, potentially increasing adoption and usage.

RANK_REASON This is a pricing change for an existing model, not a new model release or significant capability update.

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OpenAI cuts GPT-5.6 Luna API prices below GPT-4.1 mini

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  1. r/OpenAI TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Endonium ·

    GPT-5.6 Luna is now cheaper than GPT-4.1 mini

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>After the 80% price drop, the API prices are (per 1M tokens):</p> <p><a href="https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/models/gpt-5.6-luna">GPT-5.6 Luna</a>: $0.2 Input / $1.2 Output</p> <p><a href="https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/models/gpt…

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